Point Guard: Avery Bradley

Bradley opened the game by running a pretty pick-and-roll with Chris Wilcox that resulted in a dunk. But his shot deserted him through most of the game, especially on corner threes.

Heading into the fourth quarter, he was 1-for-5 from behind the line. It's a make-or-miss league, and Bradley's inability to hit open shots was a big reason Cleveland held a lead for much of the second half.

Defensively, he did a great job holding Kyrie Irving in check for most of the first three quarters (Irving shot 3-for-12 in his first 30 minutes of action).

Power Forward: Brandon Bass

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Brandon Bass

The Celtics typically play well whenever Brandon Bass is afforded wide open, mid-range jumpers. That's exactly what happened in the first quarter, when he made three of them in a row (including one that drew a foul).

It ended up being one of Bass' more efficient performances of the season. Heading into the fourth quarter, he was 7-of-13 from the floor with 14 points. He didn't score or attempt a shot in the fourth quarter.